Marina Sitia
port · Sitia · Crete
Marina Sitia is a port on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Sitia.
Small town that has kept its soul.
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Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.1 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Sitia: 42 restaurants, bars or cafés, 3 min on foot
- Archaeological museum of Sitia: 9 min on foot
- Kazarma Fortress: 13 min on foot
- Petras: 18 min by road
- Klimataria: 20 min by road
- Toplou Monastery: 40 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Meraki) 170 m away
- Supermarket (Κρητικός) 450 m away
- Bus (K.T.E.L. Station Sitia) 540 m away
- Parking 130 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Λιμάνι Σητείας (port de Sitia)
Local rules
- Port of Sitia: allocation of a berth (amateur fishermen and leisure boats, annual berths) is conditional on payment of berthing fees for the whole year; apply to the municipal port fund (notice of 12/08/2026).
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Nearby anchorages and ports
- Tripitos cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Trachilias Beach cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Papadiokambos cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Kyriamadi cove · 8.1 NM by sea
- Linares cove · 10.5 NM by sea
- Mochlos port · 11.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Sitia
- Trachilias Beach cove
- Papadiokambos cove
Questions
Is Marina Sitia sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina Sitia sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina Sitia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Sitia?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.